Guided bird watching strolls will take place every Saturday morning in the month of October, during the fall migration season. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/bird-walks-2016-2017.htm Source:: Bird Walks 2016-2017       

El Día de los Muertos, also known as All Soul’s Day, has roots in many traditions including the customs of native residents, mission-era Jesuit and Franciscan priests, Spanish colonists, Mexican settlers, and even citizens of the United States arriving in the 19th century. “Tumacácori is proud to celebrate this beloved holiday with friends, neighbors, and visitors

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – The Park will host its second annual Night Sky Festival beginning Friday, October 28 and running through Sunday, October 30. This year, events will be staged at multiple locations, in and around the park. A variety of activities will be offered to include, wildlife programs, nature walks, night-sky viewing

Grand Canyon, AZ –Fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park anticipate initiating two prescribed burns on the North Rim this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. Prescribed fires play an important role in decreasing risks to life, resources, and property. Fire managers carefully plan prescribed fires, initiating them only under environmental conditions that

“Centennial Edition” Celebrating the Influence of Art in the Founding of the National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/pleinair2016.htm Source:: The Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitational is November 7-13, 2016       

Zion National Park welcoming input into management strategies https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/psmtg.htm Source:: Upcoming Public Scoping Meetings for Visitor Use Management Plan       

Arches and Canyonlands national parks are expecting record visitation during the fall recess of Utah public schools, October 20 – 23, associated with the annual Utah Educators Association (UEA) Convention and Education Exposition. Officials are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking.

Arches and Canyonlands national parks are expecting record visitation during the fall recess of Utah public schools, October 20 – 23. Officials are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101716.htm Source:: UEA Weekend Expected to be Busy at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks       

Due to recent thefts and closed area violations at Keys Ranch, the park is stepping up monitoring and enforcement of those in violation of no entry areas in and around the ranch site. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/closed-area-violations.htm Source:: Park Steps Up Enforcement of “Closed Area” Violators       

The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. Created in 2009, the CAIP program highlights the connection between local artists and the surrounding landscape, particularly Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.